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November 4, 2009

Urban Meyer Teaches a Bad Lesson

Art Spander, RealClearSports

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Atlanta Journal Constitution

They're teachers. That's how coaches describe themselves. They take pride in helping the youth of the country, instructing them in how to become better players, become better citizens.

We're always hearing about the second part, how what a coach wants most is to prepare a kid for life after sports.

Do something wrong, you get punished. "Coach Suspends Halfback,'' is the headline. Unless he's too valuable. Then, well, as we're often reminded, discipline will be private.
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TAGGED: brandon spikes, ncaa football, florida gators, Urban Meyer

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